Historic Swiss franc Kyrgyzstani som

01/01/2022: Transition to Central Bank of Russia Currency

Kyrgyzstan joined the Eurasian Economic Union and adopted the Russian ruble as its official currency, replacing the Kyrgyzstani Som.

13/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Effects

The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions and uncertainty, affecting the Kyrgyzstani Som's exchange rate.

15/01/2015: Removal of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the minimum exchange rate, causing the Swiss franc (CHF) to surge in value.

20/05/2014: Kazakhstani Tenge Devaluation

Kazakhstan devalued its currency, the tenge, which had a significant impact on the Kyrgyzstani Som, leading to its depreciation.

06/09/2011: Implementation of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank imposed a minimum exchange rate pegging the Swiss franc (CHF) to the Euro to prevent excessive appreciation.

07/04/2010: Protests and Political Unrest

Large-scale protests and political unrest erupted in Kyrgyzstan, causing instability and impacting the value of the Som.

01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact

The global financial crisis led to a sharp depreciation of the Kyrgyzstani Som, affecting the country's economy.

13/09/1999: Introduction of Euro

Switzerland decided not to join the Eurozone and maintain the Swiss franc (CHF) as its official currency.

01/11/1995: Introduction of New Som

The Kyrgyzstani government introduced the new som, with 1 new som being equivalent to 200 old som.

10/05/1993: Introduction of the Kyrgyzstani Som

The Kyrgyzstani Som was introduced as the official currency of Kyrgyzstan, replacing the Soviet ruble.

08/05/1973: Floatation of Swiss Franc

Switzerland abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the Swiss franc (CHF) to float freely against other currencies.

01/05/1936: Introduction of Swiss National Bank

The Swiss National Bank was established as the central bank responsible for issuing and managing the Swiss franc (CHF).

24/11/1907: Gold Standard Referendum

Switzerland voted to adopt the gold standard, making the Swiss franc (CHF) fully convertible into gold.

06/06/1850: Currency Act of 1850

The Swiss franc (CHF) was introduced as the official currency of Switzerland.